Tennessee linebacker and leading tackler A.J. Johnson, along with backup defensive tackle Danny O’Brien were arrested in Knox County (Tenn.) on alcohol-related charges and resisting arrest.

The Associated Press reported that Johnson was charged with purchasing alcohol for a person underage and resisting arrest while O'Brien was charged with criminal impersonation, resisting arrest and underage consumption of alcohol.

Tennessee LB A.J. Johnson (AP Photo)

Dontavis Sapp, a linebacker on last season's team whose eligibility has expired, was arrested for resisting arrest and buying alcohol for someone underage.

“We are aware of the situation and are still in the preliminary stages of gathering all facts and information,” Tennessee coach Butch Jones said in a statement. “We have very high standards and expectations within our football program at the University of Tennessee, and appropriate action will be taken.”

Johnson, a first-team All-SEC performer last season, led the team with 106 tackles, including a team-best 8.5 tackles for a loss. Sapp was third on the team with 66 tackles — he is out of eligibility — and 8.0 tackles for loss while O’Brien played in all 12 games and recorded 12 tackles with 3.0 tackles for loss and a sack.